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BJP accuses Sanjay Raut of orchestrating AI audio clip, alleges Rahul's role

BJP leaders claimed the purported operation was intended to create a rift between the BJP, the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Jarange, while benefiting the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT)

24 Oct 2026 4:45 pm
Varma's match-winning knock helps Team India secure victory by four wickets

Tilak Varma delivered an unbeaten knock of 51 runs off 26 deliveries, which was laced with six boundaries and a maximum. Shouldering him was Nitish Kumar Reddy, who scored an unbeaten 26 runs in 13 balls, with the help of a boundary and a maximum

24 Oct 2026 4:28 pm
Watch: Vijay Deverakonda's fan breaches security to touch his feet at Ranabaali

Vijay Deverakonda recently faced a scary fan encounter when a fan breached security and ran towards him on stage to touch his feet while he was addressing the audience at a promotional event of Ranabaali

24 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
IPL 2027: Kieron Pollard to take over as Mumbai Indians' head coach ahead

For the past few seasons, Kieron Pollard has been working with the Mumbai-based franchise as the batting coach and will take over the role of head coach following the departure of Mahela Jayawardene

24 Oct 2026 12:47 pm
Mika Singh recalls Daler Mehndi's first reaction after Uttarakhand concert row

Mika Singh, at a press conference, addressed the controversy surrounding his brother Daler Mehndi, recalling the veteran singer's reaction to the minister's behaviour. He shared that Mehndi started crying

24 Oct 2026 12:12 pm
Fauzi teaser: Prabhas' film faces backlash for THIS reason

The teaser of Fauzi released on Prabhas' birthday has been facing backlash from a section of users on the internet for its portrayal of historical figures in the film

24 Oct 2026 11:36 am
Udta Teer box office: Ayushmann Khurrana's film starts slow on day 1

Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan's Udta Teer has opened to a slow start on day 1 at the box office despite positive reviews. The film collected Rs 4.10 crore on its opening day

24 Oct 2026 11:28 am
Neil Nitin Mukesh is 'hurt' by Daler Mehndi row: 'Shows other person's class'

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has expressed his hurt over Daler Mehdni's public humiliation by Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal during a cultural event. Speaking exclusively to Mid-Day, Neil stressed that senior artists deserve respect and that disagreements should be handled privately.

24 Oct 2026 10:56 am
Here are some key factors behind Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli's success

As Mercedes star Antonelli, 20, closes in on a historic F1 World Cship this weekend, mid-day examines the key factors behind his success

24 Oct 2026 8:56 am
Pratika Rawal's stunning ton guides Team India to nine-wicket win

Pratikas 100 not out, Charanis 4-23 help India rout Zim by nine wickets

24 Oct 2026 8:47 am
Medha Shankr joins Siddhant Chaturvedi in Abhishek Chaubey's series Kaala

After Siddhant Chaturvedi, 12th Fail fame Medha Shankr has now joined Abhishek Chaubeys series Kaala, a series centred on Jharkhands coal mafia in the 1970s

24 Oct 2026 7:49 am
Maatrubhumi: Salman Khan's film awaits NOC from Defence Ministry

Sources say Salman Khans Maatrubhumi, which had its second screening for the Defence Ministry in early October, is yet to get NOC from the authorities. Makers cant apply to the CBFC until the clearance

24 Oct 2026 7:44 am
Marco Rubio departs India, says visit 'advanced economic, strategic priorities'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed India on Thursday, saying his visit advanced economic and strategic priorities. His Mumbai engagements included talks with S Jaishankar on the India-US strategic partnership and trade deal, amid efforts to strengthen energy cooperation

22 Oct 2026 4:20 pm
Shiv Sena (UBT) backs public protests, questions Bhagwat's remarks on agitations

In an editorial published in its party mouthpiece, Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction accused the RSS leadership of overlooking public grievances and indirectly supporting a government that it said had created serious challenges for the country

22 Oct 2026 12:01 pm
Priyanka Gandhi calls photo removal from son Raihan's exhibition 'ridiculous'

The controversy erupted after Raihan, an artist and photographer, alleged that the venue's administration removed several photographs documenting recent student-led protests in the national capital shortly before his solo exhibition, titled No Idea is Final, was scheduled to open

22 Oct 2026 11:47 am
'Rs 5,000 is not enough': Rohit Pawar demands bigger drought relief for farmers

Rohit Pawar also called for Reserve Bank of India intervention to address the burden of microfinance loans on women, alleging that coercive recovery practices had pushed some borrowers to the brink of suicide

22 Oct 2026 11:29 am
GMLR project: 183 metres of tunnel excavation completed; BMC chief visits site

The twin-tunnel section of the GMLR project will connect Dadasaheb Phalke Film City in Goregaon East with Amar Nagar in Mulund West, passing beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park, a statement said

19 Oct 2026 5:03 pm
Polish PM Donald Tusk to visit India from October 21-23, hold talks with PM Modi

Modi and Tusk will hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on October 22 to review the full range of India-Poland relations. The two countries elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership during Modis visit to Poland in August 2024

19 Oct 2026 5:01 pm
Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar attacks BJP over economic policies

Wadettiwar said rising prices of essential commodities and increasing household expenses had put pressure on family budgets. He alleged that the government had failed to prioritise the financial interests of ordinary citizens amid growing economic insecurity

19 Oct 2026 4:34 pm
BMC to digitise administrative ops, onboard 14,000 users to e-office system

The system will enable digital processing of files, correspondence, proposals and approvals, reducing the civic bodys dependence on physical paperwork

19 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
Kolkata stampede: Three Durga Puja committees issued fire safety notices

The notices were issued to Chetla Agrani, Ballygunge Cultural Association and Tridhara Sammilani after a high-level fire services team inspected major pandals and identified shortcomings in safety arrangements

19 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
Tiger Shroff firing case: Police nab three from Rajasthans Kota

Rajasthan Police and the Anti-Gangster Task Force have apprehended three accused from Kota railway station. The suspects were travelling on a train from Mumbai to Delhi. Further details about and the alleged motive are awaited

19 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
Peaceful protests a fundamental right, but credentials must be checked: HC

A bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna directed the Maharashtra government to respond to petitions alleging illegal detention of people during recent protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai

19 Oct 2026 3:56 pm
Instead of cracking down on students, police should focus on criminals: Dipke

Commeting on a video of firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke wrote, This is what happens when the govt and police have their priorities completely misplaced

19 Oct 2026 3:09 pm
Thane Coastal Road: Project reaches 45 pc completion as MMRDA erects 10 girders

The 13.45-km, six-lane, access-controlled corridor will connect NH-3 and NH-48 at Kharegaon Toll Naka with Gaimukh. Once completed, the road is expected to provide an alternative to Ghodbunder Road

19 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
Sanjay Raut targets CM Fadnavis over shootings, murders and kidnapping in Mumbai

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has demanded regime change in Maharashtra, criticising Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the state's law and order situation. Citing the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff, shootings, murders and kidnappings, Raut called on the government to take responsibility

19 Oct 2026 2:39 pm
Student alleges Nagpur professor sent inappropriate messages, probe launched

A Nagpur-based Univesrity has placed a professor on forced leave and formed a high-powered committee to investigate allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a former female student and encouraged her to follow Islamic practices

19 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
Manori desalination project: Police stop buses carrying protesting fishermen

In an official statement, the Akhil Maharashtra Machhimar Kruti Samiti accused the authorities of attempting to suppress the voice of the Koli community

19 Oct 2026 2:17 pm
Video: Lawrence Bishnoi aide Anil Pandit was in touch with suspect, say cops

Speaking to reporters on Monday aftrenoon, Kota SP Tejaswani Gautam said the suspects were identified as Rehan, alias Sukka, from Sonipat in Haryana; Hritik Kurmi, alias Roshan, from Begusarai in Bihar, who had been living in Mumbai for the past few years; and a minor

19 Oct 2026 2:07 pm
Delhi Customs seize 3.2 kg gold worth Rs 4.03 crore from Dubai passenger

Delhi Customs seized 3.2 kg of gold rods worth approximately Rs 4.03 crore from a passenger arriving from Dubai on October 19. Officers found the gold concealed inside a floor spring in his baggage. A case has been registered under the Customs Act, 1962, and an investigation is underway

19 Oct 2026 1:42 pm
Latur civic body cracks down on water theft, cuts off 34 illegal connections

Latur civic authorities have disconnected 34 unauthorised water connections along the Manjara dam supply pipeline amid drought concerns. A joint team of civic, revenue and police officials also seized pipes used for illegal extraction and warned of strict action against unauthorised pumping

19 Oct 2026 1:38 pm
Tiger Shroff firing case: Suspects were planning to reach Nepal via Delhi, held

The suspects were allegedly attempting to flee to Nepal after boarding the Pune-Jaipur train at Surat, sources said, adding that acting on information shared by Mumbai Police, Kota City Police intercepted them before they could continue their journey

19 Oct 2026 1:37 pm
Central Railway commissions first phase of KalyanKasara third line

Central Railway has commissioned the 13.53-km third railway line between Kasara and Khardi after receiving clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety. The first phase of the KalyanKasara expansion project is expected to ease congestion and improve local, express and freight train operations

19 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Tiger Shroff firing: Case transferred to Mumbai Crime Branch

The Mumbai Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroffs Juhu residence. Police have recovered the Pulsar motorcycle allegedly used by three unidentified shooters near Andheri West railway station and are probing possible links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang

19 Oct 2026 11:51 am
Hyderabad cyber crime police arrest two in Rs 29.17 lakh digital fraud

Hyderabad cyber crime police arrested two businessmen for allegedly defrauding a retired employee and his daughter of Rs 29.17 lakh through a digital arrest scam. The money was routed through mule accounts and USDT cryptocurrency. A third suspect remains absconding, and the network is linked to 16 cases

19 Oct 2026 11:46 am
Mumbai: Fire breaks out in hotel kitchen at Kohinoor Square in Dadar West

A Level-1 fire broke out in a hotel kitchen on the first floor of Kohinoor Square, opposite Shiv Sena Bhawan in Dadar West, Mumbai, on Monday, October 19. The Mumbai Fire Brigade received the alert at 9:18 am. No injuries have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire remains unknown

19 Oct 2026 11:45 am
Mumbai weather: Hazy skies, humid conditions likely to continue

Mumbai woke up to hazy skies and humid conditions on Monday, October 19, with the IMD forecasting dry weather across Mumbai, Thane and Palghar. A yellow alert has been issued for Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, while Mumbais AQI stood at 119 in the moderate category

19 Oct 2026 10:13 am
Mumbai Police form 15 teams to probe firing incident involving Tiger Shroff

Mumbai Police have formed 15 teams to investigate the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu. Police have recorded the statement of his driver, Firdous, who sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand. The Mumbai Police and Crime Branch are jointly investigating the case

19 Oct 2026 9:30 am
IAF airlifts critically ill patient through harsh weather for treatment at AIIMS

The patient was subsequently transferred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for further treatment

19 Oct 2026 9:25 am
Riyadh airport flight operations remain shut as India issues advisory

He said that the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has remained in regular touch with the Indian community and also issued advisories

19 Oct 2026 9:17 am
Eknath Shinde meets Tiger Shroff, says threats will not be tolerated

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde met Tiger Shroff at his residence after a firing incident near a football turf in Mumbais Juhu. Shinde said five rounds were fired, condemned the incident and assured the actor and his mother, Ayesha Shroff, of government support and action against threats

19 Oct 2026 8:38 am
Students are obviously a problem

It is increasingly becoming clear that young people are standing in the way of Indias growth and potential as a nation

19 Oct 2026 8:33 am
Help for mental health issues should be accessible

More than half the respondents also said they had experienced thoughts of self-harm before seeking care, the report said

19 Oct 2026 8:31 am
NCP (SP) leader Zeeshan Siddique claims four death threats in two months

NCP MLC Zeeshan Siddique has raised concerns over security lapses in Maharashtra following the firing incident near Tiger Shroff in Juhu, Mumbai. He claimed to have received four death threats in two months and demanded further investigation into his father Baba Siddiquis 2024 murder

19 Oct 2026 8:28 am
Mumbai Metro Line 4 trains to have 8-10 mobile charging points in every coach

Unlike its Aqua Line counterparts, new trains on Wadala-Kasarvadavli stretch will boast eight to 10 charging points per coach

19 Oct 2026 8:20 am
Mumbai GRP assures traders that bags will not be checked without valid reason

Assurance comes after Bharat Merchants Chamber president alleges that merchants are often asked to open bags at certain railway stations

19 Oct 2026 8:15 am
Mumbai: Police trace Mahindra XUV700 in fatal Ghatkopar hit-and-run case

Lawyer representing kin of deceased BMC worker raises these questions; asks cops to see whether evidence warrants charges of culpable homicide, murder

19 Oct 2026 8:11 am
Mumbai: CJP protesters detained before solidarity march at Bandras Carter Road

The CJP had announced a solidarity walk at Carter Road a no slogan march with only placards

19 Oct 2026 8:07 am
Residents flag civic failures across Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan

This week, mid-day readers want solutions to issues with best buses, children working at construction sites and BMC making birth certificates hard to get

19 Oct 2026 8:03 am
Mumbai: Police use facial recognition technology to track suspects in burglary

Four friends accused of breaking into shops allegedly changed clothes and fled in different directions to evade police. CCTV footage, image analysis and the Railways facial recognition system helped investigators identify them, with probe widening to other thefts across city

19 Oct 2026 7:58 am